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Devon, England

Red sandstone stratum - Beacon Cove

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Red sandstone stratum - Beacon Cove. The geology of the area is mainly red sand stone and lime stone. This is a clear example of the stratum.

Uploaded to Geograph by John C on 10 February 2018

Creative Commons License Photo © John C, 10 February 2018. Licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons licence

Location: Torquay

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SX919630

Coordinates: 50°27'26"N 3°31'25"W

Mapcode: GBR QX.3L91

What 3 Words: ever.copy.milky

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: England

Local Authority: Torbay

Nearest postcode: TQ1 2EP

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